Housam Sarakbi, MD
NPI 1629475066 · Rheumatology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Housam Sarakbi, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1629475066).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629475066
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301113943 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
53 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 11 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$124 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Duloxetine Hcl | 219 | 60 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 131 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 111 | 37 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 93 | 23 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 91 | 26 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 67 | 24 |
| Leflunomide | 47 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$792 across 28 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4160 John R St Ste 917Detroit, MI 48201Phone: (313) 745-4525Fax: (313) 745-0011
- 400 Mack AveDetroit, MI 48201-2136Phone: (313) 448-9650Fax: (313) 448-9979
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated
- 2024-05-08
- Certified
- 2024-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Housam Sarakbi's NPI number?
- Housam Sarakbi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629475066, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Housam Sarakbi's specialty?
- Housam Sarakbi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Housam Sarakbi located?
- Housam Sarakbi's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 E Chestnut St Unit 550, Louisville, KY 40202-5705.
- What is Housam Sarakbi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Housam Sarakbi is (502) 992-7620.
- Does Housam Sarakbi accept Medicare?
- Housam Sarakbi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Housam Sarakbi's NPI active?
- Yes — Housam Sarakbi's NPI (1629475066) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.